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Matthew Marder
(he/him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Grief, Loss, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Thank you for showing interest in me and how I might support you on your journey. I provide behavioral therapy to improve and maintain your emotional well-being through a trusting relationship where you will be heard and understood. My approaches allow you to recognize yourself, think about others, and identify strategies for navigating the daily roller-coaster of life. Please note that in-person sessions are available on limited basis, and only on Thursdays and Fridays.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approaches include: Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Each of these facilitate a partnership where you provide the starting point, and I am able to guide you towards the goal you wish to achieve. I also have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work.

What you can expect from our first session

Our work together is geared to help you improve yourself. Initial sessions focus on your situation and assess your current emotional health. Specific strategies or tools will be offered based on your identified needs. You may be encouraged to change your perspective, or attempt new coping mechanisms. Our collaboration will result in you having stronger life, relationship, and communication skills.


Matthew's style is

Humorous
Empowering
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Matthew accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Matthew

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Stress, Relationship Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Strength-Based, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Interpersonal, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Location

200 North Fairway Drive 208
Vernon Hills, IL 60061